^{DHEA’s 2003-2004  school year’s end  is  fast approaching.  At our March meeting, we will nominate new board members.  I encourage each of you to take some time to contemplate volunteering or nominating someone you believe can fulfill the challenging and rewarding opportunities involved in holding a board position.  Overall, being involved with starting up the group and maintaining it since November, 2002 has been rewarding.  Personally, I have learned a great deal about the legality of home education, Air Force Regulations, and all that is involved in starting and continuing a group for an extended period of time.  I have also learned a lot about people and meeting the needs of a group.  I have met some great people through this group, planning field trips, and guest speakers.  This endeavor has demanded both personal growth and commitment.  I leave this position with greater knowledge and understanding both personally and professionally.  I intend to take the next year off from the group and will handing off my duties to the newly elected President in May. Looking ahead, there is still much more for this group to do.  I am certain the new board members will take on their positions with as much enthusiasm as Karen and I did over a year and a half ago.  I look forward to seeing the group blossom into something greater than it already is.  With the help of its members, it can.  I hope each of take a look at what you are realistically able to commit to, and go from there.  I’d like to thank each of you for your contributions and wish DHEA and all its members good luck!}

_{ONGOING ACTIVITIES}

_{Monthly meeting: Every first Tuesday of the month, 6:00 pm at the Oasis Community Center.}

_{World Geography Co-op: Every second Tuesday at the Oasis Community Center at 5:30pm.}

_{Adopt A Lot: Every first Friday of the month at 1:00pm.  Our lot starts behind “I” housing area and goes all the way to the access road to the stables and dump.} 

_{Field Trips: Every third Thursday.  Time and places vary.  Consult your calendar for details.}

_{Physical Fitness: Every fourth Friday of the month at 1pm at the park across from the hospital.}

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2^nd, Monthly meeting 5-5:30pm.  This meeting will be short and sweet.  We are nominating next year’s Board Members.  All members are encouraged to attend or send in their nomination/volunteer intention to be presented at the meeting on their behalf.

March 5^th ADOPT-A-LOT, 1pm.  Meet between “I” housing area and road to stables.

March 9^th, World Geography 5:30pm This months country is Germany hosted by Heather Littau.

Details will be sent out.

March 18^th Field Trip Bird Watching 8am Mark Bratton, base contracted Biologist, will take us out to Piute Pond.  Bird Watching Check Lists are available prior to the field trip.  We will meet at 7:45 at the parking lot across from Edwards Base Chapel #1.  Contact Lorrie  for more info.

March 26th PE, 1pm, meet at park located on corner of Sage and Forbes.

April 6^th 6pm Monthly Meeting 5pm at the Oasis.  We will vote on board members and plan our End of the Year Ceremony. More to follow…

 

If you are interested in hosting a field trip, check with Beth Allen for available dates.

 

 

Submit info you would like included in the newsletter no later than the 25^th of the month to Lorrie L. Dyer @ poetrylane@sbcglobal.net If you have any questions, comments, ideas or suggestions, please feel free to contact either Lorrie or Beth:

 

Lorrie L. Dyer  258-1072         Beth Allen  258-7669

poetrylane@sbcglobal.net    dballen@as.net                                                   

  

Lorrie L. Dyer          Beth Allen

President, DHEA           Vice President, DHEA

 

MARCH
2nd	5-5:30pm	DHEA Meeting
5th	1pm	Adopt A Lot
9th	5:30pm	World Geography Heather Littau
18th	8am	Bird Watching Pending
26th	1pm	PE
31st		Deadline for 2004-2005 Board Nominations
APRIL
6th	6pm	DHEA Meeting—Board Elections
9th	1pm	Adopt A Lot
13th	5:30pm	World Geography Not Scheduled
15th	8am	Wildflower Walk
23rd	1pm	PE
MAY
4th	6pm	End Of Year Ceremony/New Board Members In Place

NOTE:  If you would like to plan and host a field trip or event, contact Beth for available dates!